公开(公告)号：WO2007127358A3

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：PCT/US2007/010218

申请日：2007-04-25

Applicant: RUTHERFORD, Robert, B. ,  LEVENSON, Mike

Inventor： RUTHERFORD, Robert, B. ,  LEVENSON, Mike

IPC: G01M17/02

Abstract: A tire pressure gauge is provided mountable to a valve stern of a tire/wheel combination or to a rim of a wheel. The tire pressure gauge includes both a proximal display viewable by an individual adjacent the tire/wheel combination and a remote indicator of tire pressure status. This remote indicator can be in the form of a warning light or in the form of a remote display with a receiver/antenna communicating with a transmitter coupled to a pressure transducer which monitors tire pressure. Most preferably, both the warning light and remote display are provided together. A valve core is associated with the tire pressure sensor for ease in adding air to the tire when needed. The pressure transducer and warning light and/or transmitter are contained together within a transmission module preferably removably coupleable to a gauge including the tire pressure sensor and the proximal display.

公开(公告)号：WO2007100579A3

公开(公告)日：2007-09-07

申请号：PCT/US2007/004493

申请日：2007-02-21

Applicant: RUTHERFORD, Robert, B. ,  LEVENSON, Mike

Inventor： RUTHERFORD, Robert, B. ,  LEVENSON, Mike

IPC: G01L7/04

Abstract: A gauge is provided for monitoring pressure of air or other gases within a tire or other gas containing chamber. A gauge includes a receiver attachable to a valve stem of the tire. A valve core is also provided on the gauge through which fill air can be directed. In this way, the gauge does not need to be removed during filling of the tire with air. A pathway extends from the valve core to the receiver within the gauge. A pressure sensor, such as a Bourdon tube, is coupled to this pathway and monitors pressure within the tire. A sensor protector is located within the path and adjacent the Bourdon tube or other pressure sensor to protect the Bourdon tube or other pressure sensor from over-pressure air or other gases that could damage the Bourdon tube or other pressure sensor.

公开(公告)号：WO2007084613A2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-26

申请号：PCT/US2007/001331

申请日：2007-01-18

Applicant: RUTHERFORD, Robert, B. ,  LEVENSON, Mike

Inventor： RUTHERFORD, Robert, B. ,  LEVENSON, Mike

IPC: G01L7/04

CPC classification number: G01L17/00 ,  B60C23/0496 ,  G01L7/043

Abstract: A pressure gauge is provided for monitoring pressure within a reservoir, such as air within a vehicle tire. The gauge is particularly configured to allow it to remain upon a valve stem of the tire even when the tire is in operation. A receiver of the gauge can be coupled to the valve stem. A valve core is preferably provided through which air can pass from a compressed air source, so that the tire can be filled without removing the gauge. A Bourdon tube is located within a sensor chamber and measures pressure within the reservoir. A shroud or other support surface is located adjacent a central opening of the Bourdon tube so that the Bourdon tube is supported sufficiently to avoid damage from forces including centrifugal forces encountered when the tire is spinning and the gauge is mounted on the valve stem of the tire.

Abstract translation: 提供压力计用于监测储存器内的压力，例如车辆轮胎内的空气。 该量规特别构造成允许其保持在轮胎的阀杆上，即使当轮胎在运行时。 仪表的接收器可以连接到阀杆。 优选地提供空气从压缩空气源通过的阀芯，使得可以在不移除量规的情况下填充轮胎。 布尔登管位于传感器室内，并测量储层内的压力。 护罩或其他支撑表面位于布尔登管的中心开口附近，使得布尔登管被充分地支撑，以避免包括轮胎旋转时所遇到的离心力的力的损坏，并且将该量规安装在轮胎的阀杆上 。